Hankook Winter i cept RS2

The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 is a Premium Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 46 tyre reviews averaging 81% over 335,800 miles driven, and 34 tests with an average result of 7th.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 76%
Handling 80%
Wear 86%
Comfort 76%
Buy again 82%
Snow Grip 83%
Ice Grip 75%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size13 - 17"
Width135 - 225mm
Profile45 - 80
Rolling ResistanceC - E
Wet GripB - C
Noise (dB)71 - 72
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Winter i cept RS2 is ranked 41st of 67 Winter Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre has been replaced by the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Tests Included

34

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

20th

Average Result

7th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test
3rd of 8 tyres
  • the I*Cept RS2 is very good in the dry, wet and snow.
  • High rolling resistance and cabin noise.
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2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
6th of 22 tyres
  • Top performance in snow and wet conditions, very good aquaplaning resistance, short wet braking distances, well priced.
  • Understeer in the dry.
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2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview
3rd of 49 tyres
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SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
175/65R14 86 T XLDC71
185/70R14 88 TCC71
165/70R14 85 T XLDC71
165/70R14 81 TEC71
185/60R14 82 TEC71
175/65R14 82 TEC71
165/70R14 81 TEC71
175/65R14 82 TEC71
185/60R14 82 TEC71
15 inch
195/65R15 95 T XLDC72
195/55R15 89 H XLDC72
185/65R15 88 HDC71
195/65R15 95 T XLDC72
195/65R15 91 HDC72
185/65R15 88 TDC71
185/65R15 92 T XLDC71
195/55R15 85 HDC72
195/65R15 91 HDC72
195/65R15 91 TDC72
195/65R15 91 TDC72
185/65R15 88 TDC71
185/65R15 92 T XLDC71
195/55R15 85 HDC72
16 inch
205/55R16 94 V XLDB72
205/55R16 91 HDB72
205/55R16 94 H XLDB72
205/55R16 91 TDB72
205/55R16 91 TDB72
205/55R16 91 HDB72
205/55R16 94 H XLDB72
17 inch
225/45R17 91 HDB72
225/45R17 91 HDB72
225/45R17 94 H XLDB72
225/45R17 94 V XLDB72
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Winter i cept RS2

2017-10-10 - I would like to know when this mid-life update was implemented ... Which date code to look on tyres sidewalls ? Actually I m on a set of RS2 dating week 39of 2015 . I ll get another set for sure if i get an answer for this

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Top 3 Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GT (205/55 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 39,000 easy going miles
Excellent grip of the tires. I expected more comfortable, and safe. I would recommend, quality tires
Helpful 306 - tyre reviewed on October 8, 2016
Given 72% while driving a Mazda 3 2005 (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
Tyres are above average and on par with very well known brands. For the price are very satisfying and, handle very well and the wear is also on very good level. Grip levels in dry and snow are fantastic, although on wet there is what to expect but of course nothing bothering and compared with good brand summer tyre is expected.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on November 15, 2023
Given 80% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (215/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
Had them on my "urban" Audi A3 and was so impressed that bought them for my Passat. You can read the other review below. Probably the best winter tyre for snow, ice and wet. Unfortunately, we did not have enough snow this winter, but drove them in rain and wet a lot. Aquaplanning resistance is impessive for a winter tyre. You can easily drive 120-130 km/h in heavy rain without worrying. Dry handling is also absolutely fine. Very comfortable ride. The only drawback: they are quite noisy, I would say above average. Did not had that impression on my Audi, but I guess it is due to the wider tyres on the Passat.
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on June 17, 2023
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Given 76% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 5,000 spirited miles
Considering the price, but also in general: Super good wet grip. It shines better in wet conditions than dry. Winter, ice, snow? No problem. These tires drive in the cold like it's nothing. They are quite noisy though. But the grooves are many and they are deep, they look like off road tires. Superb resistance against aquaplaning. Kinda under steers in the dry though, but braking is still great. Highly recommend, great price. DON'T cheap out on tires. They are worth your life.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on February 26, 2023
Given 57% while driving a Fiat croma (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Used this tyre for two winter seasons couldn't feel tyres well like they were a bit loose.Awful in ice average in snow comparison is with Kumhi wp51 and Sava eskimo,Great on wet and dry expected more from Hankook
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on October 2, 2022
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Given 81% while driving a Audi A3 (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
I am impressed with that tyre. The Contis I had before them are, hands down, the best winter tyre but these come close. Especially given that they are around 25% cheaper. However, they are not 25% less good in any case. I am skiing and go to the mountains early in the morning when roads are icy and parking lots snowy. Grip in snow is magnificent, FWD car coupled with these tyres simply cannot get stuck, unless you are excessively dump. Last year I was almost going to have big trouble as I was driving a high mountain road with deep frozen tracks from other cars and these tyres saved me from leaving the car there, or worse, crashing. They have exceptional grip on ice and snow. Wet is also pretty good but I never drive fast when it rains. Dry, no worries, no squeaking, perfect driveability. This is going to be their 4th or 5th season I cant remember and do not have any signs of excessive wear.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on September 29, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (185/60 R14) on a combination of roads for 300 easy going miles
Happy new year!! It is the the first time i buy Hankook tyres and my previous winter tyres were the Goodyear Ultragrip 9. Dry grip is very good and wet grip is excellent.The temperature in Greece is quite high,so i have no experience about snow and ice grip.It is too early to say something about the wear.The disadvantage of this set of tyres is the comfort which is below the average and the noise. I think it is the noisiest tyre i have ever had.The price is very good.
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on January 1, 2022
Given 88% while driving a Dacia Logan (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 500 easy going miles
Very good quality@performance/price ratio. Very silent. I bought them based on very good reviews and I congratulate myself. In my opinion, they are best buy. Still not tested on snow/ice.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on November 25, 2021
Given 83% while driving a SEAT Leon 1.9TDi (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 100 spirited miles
For the price these tyres are amazing. Dry grip is really good, wet grip is phenomenal (really feel safe driving this tures), snow grip - can't say much there isn't a lot of snow in our country. Comfot is something that a I will point out as a good thing, don't expect this tyre to be quiet as Michelin ones, but the noise is not irritating. Feels like a tire made for Central European weather with wet and cold dry asphalt mostly in the winter. Will add more details at end of life of the tires.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on November 16, 2021
Given 85% while driving a Ford Fiesta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I exchanged my summer tyres to Hankook tire and even on dry road i did not feel the difference. The car was virtually the same. Compared to summer tires of Michelin manufacturer that I had previously mounted on my vehicle, they are a little bit louder, but it is normal for any winter tyre. Larger differences appear wet or snow-covered roads. Of course, for the benefit of winter tires. You can feel confident that the car holds the road well, no problems with moving off, and even braking is satisfactory I think that these tires are the best choice if you want to buy good tires at an affordable price. I do recommend these tires to everybody.
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on September 10, 2021
Given 59% while driving a Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Good wet handling and breaking. The grip, handling and breaking on ice/ snow is bellow expected performance. Living in Latvia - maybe good option for city driving in winters but definitely would not recommend for areas with heavy and constant snow.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on September 1, 2021
Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,500 average miles
First of for I’d like to say for the price they are the best winter tires. Comfort is superb and wear is literally nonexistent, grip on wet and dry during doing some rough starts can be trouble the ABS pops up right away but afterwards it is great. The only issue I have had was like someone else mentioned in mixture of snow muddy surfaces it would go sideways but that was on a bit of steep road so it is understandable. Either way would definitely recommend cheap comfortable great tire overall.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on May 18, 2021
Given 73% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDi 130bhp highline (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Great quality-price. Very good in dry.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2021
Given 83% while driving a Dacia Sandero Stepway DCI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,500 spirited miles
I strongly recommend these tires. My previous ones were Pirelli. I can say the driving comfort is really good and very quiet on the road compared to Pirelli. Fuel consumption is not high, I feel that I can ride a little bit more than before. I believe that they are very economical. The Hankook tires never disappoint me. They are doing very well in snow, slush and really well on icy roads, plus other demanding winter conditions. They are very durable. Braking distance on a wet or ice surface is very good but if you start quickly, they sometimes squeal. If I had to purchase some winter tyres again, I would go for the Hankook tires again without any doubts. What is more, their price is really reasonable.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on March 13, 2021
Given 52% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,500 average miles
ABS kicks in easily with those tires in compare to Michelin Alpin A3. Athough on snow is on compare with Michelin A3. Black ice is killer for i*cept 2 (didn't have that with Michelin Alpin A3s, actually I didn't know what is black ice until Hankooks. You will understeer or oversteer (if you are lucky) in second. Oversteer is correctable on these, if you have snappy hands and car for that. Car is Fiesta mk7 1.25 82hp.
Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on January 20, 2021